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alcohol dependence

–noun
alcoholism.

al⋅co⋅hol-de⋅pend⋅ent, adjective
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alcohol dependence  
n.  See alcoholism.
al·co·hol·ism   (āl'kə-hô-lĭz'əm, -hŏ-)   
n.  A disorder characterized by the excessive consumption of and dependence on alcoholic beverages, leading to physical and psychological harm and impaired social and vocational functioning. Also called alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence.
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